Kimura from Rear Clinch Escape
Use this when caught in a standing rear clinch, commonly seen in MMA. It solves the problem of escaping the dominant position while simultaneously countering with a submission. The mechanism is breaking their grip through hip pressure and thumb control, ducking under to thread the arm, then using a pistol squat throw to reverse position and land in top side control with the Kimura secured.
7 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Opponent establishes rear clinch from standing10:39
- 2Push the thumbs down and walk your hips forward to break the grip10:43
- 3Maintain cross-side grip on the wrist10:48
- 4Duck and get your hand inside10:51
- 5Step and hook their waist11:01
- 6Pistol squat and throw them over your head11:05
- 7Land in top side control and finish the Kimura11:16
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